NAME: Kousa Dogwood OTHER COMMON NAMES: Cornus kousa, Japanese Kousa Dogwood SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cornus kousa chinensis COLOR: Green/White/Red PLANT SEEDS: Outdoor after danger of Frost, or anytime indoor ZONE: 5-8 PLANT HEIGHT: Max. 15-30' LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Full Sun to Partial Shade SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Medium QUANTITY: 10 Seeds OTHER: Chinese Kousa Dogwood is a beautiful but carefree flowering tree that provides visual interest year-round. Even in winter, the eye-catching bark and form of the Kousa bring a unique beauty to your landscape. The distinctive vase shape makes this tree ideal for border and foundation planting, though it can stand alone as a showpiece tree with ease. The Kousa attracts wildlife of all sorts, and provides a safe haven for birds in the winter time. Its small frame makes it ideal for tight areas, especially for under power lines. The shallow root system of the Kousa makes it especially drought tolerant. You can also plant near homes without fear of the roots damaging any structures. Cold hardy, and resistant to a multitude of pests and disease.